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Austin Trevor
Claude Austin Trevor Schilsky (7 October 1897 – 22 January 1978) was an Irish actor who had a long career in film and television. He played the parson in John Galsworthy's ''Escape'' at the world premiere in London's West End in 1926 and was the only member of the cast to transfer to New York City for the Broadway production a year later. He was the first actor to play Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot on screen in three British films during the early 1930s: ''Alibi'' (1931), '' Black Coffee'' (1931) and ''Lord Edgware Dies'' (1934). He subsequently turned up in a character part in a later Poirot adaptation ''The Alphabet Murders'' in 1965. He stated that he only got the Poirot role because he could speak with a French accent. During the 1960s he worked largely in television, appearing in series such as ''The First Churchills'' in which he played Lord Halifax. He appeared in an episode of the legal drama ''The Main Chance''. He died in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death At Broadcasting House
''Death at Broadcasting House'', also known as ''Death at a Broadcast'', is a 1934 UK, British mystery film directed by Reginald Denham and starring Ian Hunter (actor), Ian Hunter, Austin Trevor, Henry Kendall (actor), Henry Kendall, and Jack Hawkins. Novel The original plot comes from a novel of the same name, set in what was then the mysterious world of radio in what was then the BBC's new broadcasting centre, Broadcasting House. It was written in 1934 by Val Gielgud – brother of John Gielgud and at that time the BBC's Head of Productions – and "Holt Marvell" - actually Eric Maschwitz, a lyricist and writer for films and the BBC. Film In the same year, it was made into the film, directed by Reginald Denham, with Ian Hunter (best known as King Richard I in the 1938 ''The Adventures of Robin Hood (film), Adventures of Robin Hood'') as the detective, Donald Wolfit as the murder victim, and Val Gielgud himself as the drama producer, Julian Caird. The film sticks closely to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Main Chance
''The Main Chance'' is a British television series first aired on ITV in four series between 1969 and 1975. It is a drama series that depicts the sudden transformation in the life of a solicitor, David Main (played by John Stride), after he moves from London to Leeds. It was created by Edmund Ward and John Malcolm; the latter was a pseudonym for John Batt who was a practising solicitor. Batt also composed the theme music. Episodes In all, 45 episodes were aired, each around 45 to 50 minutes long and divided into three parts. The first series, shown in 1969, was in black and white. From then on the show went out in colour. The first series consisted of six episodes, while subsequent series contained thirteen episodes each. The three later series were transmitted in 1970, 1972 and 1975. Cast * John Stride – David Main * Kate O'Mara – Julia Main (Series 1) * Margaret Ashcroft – Margaret Castleton * John Wentworth – Henry Castleton * Anna Palk – Sarah Courtney ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside The Room
''Inside the Room'' is a 1935 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Austin Trevor, Dorothy Boyd and George Hayes. It was shot at Twickenham Studios in west London. A French detective, Pierre Santos, investigates a popular singer suspected of murder. The film's sets were designed by the studio's resident art director Art director is the title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, film industry, film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supervise and ... James A. Carter. Cast References 1935 films 1930s English-language films Films set in England 1935 mystery films British mystery films Films directed by Leslie S. Hiscott Films shot at Twickenham Film Studios Quota quickies British black-and-white films 1930s British films {{1930s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Broken Melody (1934 Film)
''The Broken Melody'' is a 1934 British musical drama film directed by Bernard Vorhaus and starring John Garrick, Margot Grahame, Merle Oberon and Austin Trevor. The film was made at Twickenham Studios. The film's sets were designed by the studio's resident art director James A. Carter. Plot A composer kills his wife's lover and, having escaped from the prison on Devil's Island, returns to France and writes an opera about the experience. Cast * John Garrick as Paul Verlaine * Margot Grahame as Simone St. Cloud * Merle Oberon as Germaine Brissard * Austin Trevor as Pierre Falaise * Charles Carson as Colonel Dubonnet * Harry Terry as Henri * Andreas Malandrinos as M. Brissard * Toni Edgar-Bruce as Vera * Conway Dixon as Colonel's Friend * Stella Rho as Lisette as Simone's Maid * Kynaston Reeves Philip Arthur Reeves (29 May 18935 December 1971), known professionally as Kynaston Reeves, was an English character actor who appeared in numerous films and man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On Secret Service
''On Secret Service'' is a 1933 British thriller film directed by Arthur B. Woods and starring Greta Nissen, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Don Alvarado, and Austin Trevor. It was produced by British International Pictures. It is based on the 1933 German film '' Spies at Work'' with Karl Ludwig Diehl repeating his role from that film. ''On Secret Service'' premiered in London on 15 December 1933 and was theatrically released on 21 May 1934. In the United States, the film was released on 9 February 1936 as ''Spy 77''. The film was shot at Elstree Studios with sets designed by the art director Duncan Sutherland. Plot summary In 1912, the Evidenzbureau, the directorate of military intelligence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, identifies Marchesa Marcella Galdi, an Italian noblewoman who is visiting Vienna, as an Italian spy. To avoid diplomatic confusion, she is kidnapped while dancing with Austro-Hungarian General Staff Captain Michael von Homberg at a ball held at the famous Hotel Sacher in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Safe Proposition
''A Safe Proposition'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring A. W. Baskcomb, Barbara Gott, Harold French and Austin Trevor. It was made at Twickenham Studios as a quota quickie for release by Fox Film.Wood p.76 Cast * A. W. Baskcomb as Henry Woodford * Barbara Gott as Emily Woodford * Harold French as Reggie Holloway * Joyce Kirby as Margaret Woodford * Austin Trevor as Count Tonelli * Alexander Field as Ginger Newton * Molly Fisher as Mrs. Newton * Henry B. Longhurst Henry B. Longhurst (February 1891 in Brighton, Sussex – 11 April 1970 in Reading, Berkshire, Reading, Berkshire) was a British actor. Selected filmography * ''Chin Chin Chinaman'' (1931) - Purser * ''The Crooked Lady'' (1932) - John Morla ... as Sergeant Crouch References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chinese Puzzle (1932 Film)
''The Chinese Puzzle'' is a 1932 British crime film directed by Guy Newall and starring Leon M. Lion, Austin Trevor, Lilian Braithwaite, Elizabeth Allan and Francis L. Sullivan. It was shot at Twickenham Studios in London, controlled by the independent producer Julius Hagen.Wood p.74 The film is based on the play ''The Chinese Puzzle'' by Frances Barclay and Leon M. Lion which had previously been made into a film '' The Chinese Puzzle'' in 1919. Cast * Leon M. Lion as Marquis Li Chung * Lilian Braithwaite as Lady de la Haye * Elizabeth Allan as Naomi Melsham * Austin Trevor as Paul Markatel * James Raglan as Sir Charles * Jane Welsh as Victoria * C. M. Hallard as Sir Aylmer Brent * Mabel Sealby as Mrs. Melsham * Francis L. Sullivan Francis Loftus Sullivan (6 January 1903 – 19 November 1956) was an English film and stage actor. Early life Francis Loftus Sullivan attended Stonyhurst, the Jesuit public school in Lancashire, England, whose alumni include Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crooked Lady
''The Crooked Lady'' is a 1932 British drama film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring George Graves, Isobel Elsom, Ursula Jeans and Austin Trevor. A quota quickie, it was filmed at Twickenham Studios. Cast * George Graves as Sir Charles Murdoch * Isobel Elsom as Miriam Sinclair * Ursula Jeans as Joan Collinson * Austin Trevor as Captain James Kent * Alexander Field as Slim Barrett * Edmund Willard as Joseph Garstin * S. J. Warmington as Inspector Hilton * Frank Pettingell as Hugh Weldon * Moore Marriott as Crabby * Henry B. Longhurst Henry B. Longhurst (February 1891 in Brighton, Sussex – 11 April 1970 in Reading, Berkshire, Reading, Berkshire) was a British actor. Selected filmography * ''Chin Chin Chinaman'' (1931) - Purser * ''The Crooked Lady'' (1932) - John Morla ... as John Morland * Paddy Browne as Susie Plot An ex army officer is forced to resort to a life of crime. References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Night In Montmartre
''A Night in Montmartre'' (sometimes written as ''Night in Montmartre'') is a 1931 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Horace Hodges, Franklin Dyall, Hugh Williams, Reginald Purdell and Austin Trevor. It was based on a play by Miles Malleson. It was shot at Twickenham Studios in London.Wood p.72 The film's sets were designed by the art director James Carter. Synopsis When the owner of a large cafe in Montmartre and a notorious blackmailer is murdered, suspicion points at young artist Lucien Borell who owed him money. Things look worse for Lucien when his father arrives and, fancying himself a criminologist, uncovers evidence that accidentally makes his son look even more guilty. On his second attempt, however, he is able to unmask the real culprits. Cast * Horace Hodges as Lucien Borell * Franklin Dyall as Max Levine * Hugh Williams as Philip Borell * Heather Angel as Annette Lefevre * Austin Trevor as Paul deLisle * Kay Hammond as Margot * Ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man From Chicago
''The Man from Chicago'' is a 1930 British crime film directed by Walter Summers and starring Bernard Nedell, Dodo Watts, Joyce Kennedy and Austin Trevor. It was produced at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures. Synopsis The screenplay concerns an American gangster who moves to Britain and begins to take on the British criminal underworld. Cast *Bernard Nedell as Nick Dugan *Dodo Watts as Cherry Henderson *Joyce Kennedy as Irma Russell *Morris Harvey as Rossi * Albert Whelan as Sgt. Mostyn *Austin Trevor as Inspector Drew *Billy Milton as Barry Larwood *O. B. Clarence as John Larwood *Dennis Hoey as Jimmy Donovan *Ben Welden Ben Welden (born Benjamin Weinblatt; June 12, 1901 – October 17, 1997) was an American character actor who played a wide variety of Damon Runyon-type gangsters in various movies and television shows. Early years Welden was born in Toledo, Oh ... as Ted References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George All ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escape (1930 Film)
''Escape!'' is a 1930 British crime film directed by Basil Dean and starring Gerald du Maurier, Edna Best and Gordon Harker. It was based on the 1926 play of the same title by John Galsworthy, which was adapted again as a film in 1948. Plot Captain Matt Denant (Gerald du Maurier) is a former army officer who had been pursued by Germans during the war. He is riding at a hunt and, though he enjoys the sport, he empathises with the fox who stands little chance against the hounds. Later, after a dinner in London he decides to walk on his own through a busy Hyde Park. Denant begins talking with a girl in the park (Mabel Poulton), who reveals herself to be a prostitute. Denant declines the woman's proposition and turns to continue on his walk. At that moment a plain clothes police officer ( George Curzon) accosts the woman and accuses her of harassing Denant. Denant protests her innocence, maintaining that she had committed no crime. Denant then distracts the policeman, in order to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inspector Hanaud
Inspector Gabriel Hanaud is a fictional French detective depicted in a series of five novels and one novella by the British writer A. E. W. Mason. He has been described as the "first major fiction police detective of the Twentieth Century". Background Hanaud was modelled on two real-life heads of the Paris Sûreté, Monsieur Macé and Monsieur Goron, whose respective memoirs Mason had studied. Émile Gaboriau's Monsieur Lecoq was also an inspiration. Mason wanted Hanaud to be a professional detective who was as physically unlike Sherlock Holmes as possible so, in contrast to the slender Holmes, Hanaud became stout and broad-shouldered. He was to be a genial and friendly soul ready, "as the French detective does", to trust his flair or intuition and to take the risk of acting upon it. In the stories, Hanaud often relies on psychological methods to solve cases. He is generally assisted by his friend, the fastidious Julius Ricardo, a former City of London financier. Hanaud mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |